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CrawfordsviiIe.

Mrs. w. D. Jaeocks has returned from a.visit to
Cincinnati Miss Mary H. Krout Of Terre
of Toledo, O.. is visiting her parents J. H. cofman
and wife Hon. r. b. F. Perce and wife are in New
cambridge Albert Miller and wife have been Visit
ing the home Of VIM. M. Sirnson. at Lafayette
D. Brown own Mrs " B. Hardee has rel returned from
Lafayette Memorial day will be observed in this
Rev. Ira j. Chase. Of Danville. Miss May Hub has
returned to her home in panville I'll Miss Nina
J. L. Goben's- John Brothers and wife gave tea
party on last Tuesday evening : Mrs d. W. Roun-
s has ID from o to b5s ensa
brother. Alex. Thomson Mrs E. G. White
has rs s s Lafayette afser visit
Mrs: F. 7, wynan win go to Fort Scott. Kan. this
week POSTMASTER Booze has been visiting IN Koch,
been for time Miss Kete Elston entertained
tho Hammock Club on last Thursday evening Miss
Maud Grew. of Leavenworth, Kan, is the guest of
Miss Ida Reynolds. II L. Stillwell and family
have been whiting in Covngton duringthe past week
---M Mrs 2; w. MeClelland is visiting in frankfort
day evening :: Mrs Flora Busenbark and Mrs Bali,
Thomas Mos sna Mr both
sick Mrs. H. S. Braden visited Indianapolis last
give social Monday evening at the church -
Miss Nellie Layne Of indianapolis is the guest Of her
Saltzgeber of Lebanon. Charles Jones family,
Of lafayette visiting, Mrs. N. ,. Wolfe. The
Ouiatenon Club met last Friday evening
WABASH COLLEGE ITEMS.
The prize declaimers OF the preparatory depart
ment Graham, Burton, Groevendyke Davis. Bee
derwolf Schulz and Kersva The college authorities
will commence the publication of a magazine. to
be devoted to the interests of the Institution Prof
Jacob Norris has returned from the Polytechnic In
stitute at Troy. n. Y---The chemical division of the
junior class held picnic near Younssvle on Thurs
day. .Komasouki Kamaugi, the japanese student,
will lecture this afternoon in the Presbyterian Church
at Frankfort. The glee club will give concert at
Attica Friday night The following is the
mencement programme: Friday. June 10. prize dec
lamations of the preparatory department.; Saturday
evening. glee club concert Sunday morning June II.
baccalaureate by President Tuttle; Sunday
evening, address before tho Y NJ G. A. college branch
by Rev. J. A. Rondthaer, of Indianapolis; Monday
evening. prize declarations of the collegiate depart
ment; Tuesday morning, meeting of the trustees;
Tuesday evening. address before the alumni by Rev.
NJ. L. Hanes. of Indianapolis; Wednesday morning.
June Is. commencement exercises; Wednesday
ing president reception.
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ago She was but nineteen when she thus set in
ton The bere6cent which has spread across
the continent and has been transplanted to various
mission fields.
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county. The Kokomo Choral Union will give
cia entertainment next Tuesday evening at the
Christian Church.
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THE STATE AT LARGE.
Brazil.

Mrs. George Moore of indianapolis. is visiting the
family of VIM Moore. Invitations out for a
lawn fete at tho home Of Miss Essie Rarden on the
Mound City Mrs. Lyman jackson has returned
from visit in Louisville. Mr.. and Mrs. Potter, of
Richardson. Miss May Heron. of Indanap
oils is visiting her aunt, Mrs John Bryson.
Mrs Simon Herr gave tea Thursday, in honor of
her daughter Adde'S birthday Miss May Bryson,
who is attending school in indianapolis, spent last
Sunday at home. Thos. Watson, is visiting his
in Indianapolis = Miss May Deery spent last
week in Indianapolis Miss Flora Bridges is visiting
Mrs A. d. Hurst in Franklin. Ind - Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Beach of New York, visiting the family of
j. b. Richardson Miss Minnie Lake has returned
from visit to Indianapolis Mrs. Louis Cox is Wis
iting relatives in Vincennea.
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Owing to the destructive fire of Friday morn
ing, by which our stock of Dry Goods was very
badly damaged, we have been closed. Will open
as early as possible. Notice will be given
The Dress-making Department we hope to
have open Tuesday, if find suitable
for it by that time.
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What Society Talks About.

What Society Talks About
The most elegant entertainment Of the week
was the tea given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
L. s. Ayres at her beautiful home on North
Delaware street. profusion of flowers and
plants added TO the general artractiveness of the
home. The tea was given in honor Of Mrs.
Ayress neice, Mrs. Geo. Wheelock, OF Kansas
City. and the two ladies were assisted by Mrs.
John NJ Butler and daughter in receiving
guests and dispensing the hospitalites. The
refreshments were served in two dning-rooms.
thus giving ample accom- M dation to the two
hundred ladies who assembled between the hours
of and 6.
One Of the well-known young ladies, who has
passion for bright colors, and positively
adores yellow" is contemplating having her own
apartments decorated entirely in the golden col
The mating and furniture to be near
the color be found. The pictures to
have frames decorated by her own hand The
draperies. scarfs, mats, bottles, bags and bed
coverings are to be OF yellow, and everything
will be in harmony. The shade of color Is not to
be entirely the same but all shades will be taken
Ito furnish relief for the eye
The season for picnics is at hand. and to-mor-
row being holiday there will be many. Sew
eral clubs have made arrangements to 90.
Numerous families, including all the relations,
will GO, and many others in smaller parties. and
it is not at all unlikely that several thousand
persons will not be at home DUNG the day.
The holiday of some will consist of the trip to
Crown Hill, a rest, and the return.
The marriage Of Miss Virginia Johnston. of
Wichita, Kan. to Mr.. Edward Daniels. of this
city, is of interest to many Indianapolis people.
Miss Johnston having been a resident of this
city for many years, and very well known. She is
a young lady Of many accom- pishrnents, besides
beng a superior artist. Mr.. Daniels is a mem Der
of the law firm of Baker, Hord e Hendricks,
and he is considered a rising member of the bar
by his associates. Mr.. and Mrs Daniels will
turn TO this city to reside, where Mrs. Danies's
many old friends will be glad to welcome her.
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were added until excellent orchestra was the
result. A chorus added, and the society
Choir. The Lyrn's members Germans and
americans, and most of the associate members
are Of the latter class of citizens The financial
the Lyra at the Opera houses, has given the
society a wide reputation.
The Lyra and M@nnerchor are about to con-
solidate. The first meeting of both under n
new name and with new directors will be held
on the 18th. when this city will have one of tha
best musical organizations in the West
The only English Choral Society is the Men
delssohn, and IL has met with but Indifferent
success. There were no fees. and no compul-
sorry study, and while the directors have been
capable men, there has been nothing to account
for It's not amounting TO more. In the last few
weeks IL has been given new life. has had many
valuable access!ons of members and the outlook
Is now very encouraging.
Indianapolis society has often been lil1ened to
that OF a village and the reason Is quite appar-
ent. There ''sets" or s'clques,n AS in
many other cities. The numerous charitable
organizations so linked with each other-and
nearly every woman belongs to or more
that the opportunities for acquaintance are
many. AS one lady visitor remarked: Every
body knows every other body" At the annual
fairs of the Flower Mission help Ia called for or
volunteered, and the work of preparation
brings contact. The Free Kindergarten and
Childrens Aid Society's receptions and teas
call ont every woman Interested in the work
whether a member not, who adds her fee to
carry on the valuable work, and meets hundreds
whose sympathes are the same Progressive
euchre clubs have been about the only orHaniza-
tons in which 10 might be said there are clques
and probably made so by the distaste for the
game by many who are not members In every
city there lotteries of friends, and
so there are here, but ut an afternoon reception
one may be sure of knowing nearly every other
one present New corners will find some
soon who will usher them into social life il
taste so inclnes Anyone of talent can secure
an active associate membership in some club,
when the regular meetings become enjoyable
that they are anticipated with pleasure
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TALKED TO DEATH We notice our
friend, John f. Staub, of Brass Band
and Boot and Shoe fame, out of regard
to his customers and as huge joke on
his talking capacity, as well as on the
recent familiar title Of ''Corky," has is
sued card with skull and cross bones
with black head lines talked to
DEATH" followed by the words Isn't
it horrible to be talked to death by these
Snide Shoe Men2 To avoid this put
this cork in your ear and buy your
shoes of Carroll, Adams 81 Co." The
aforesaid cork tout of Jamaica Ginger
bottle,) is attached to the card by car
mine string, while below he says: Give
your order to John f. Staub, who talks
very little," which is the hardes crack
John hits himself.
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THE directors OF the Western Theo-
logical Seminary at Allegheny have
elected Professor Matthew Brown Rid
die, ID. ID. of the Hartford Theological
Seminary, to the chair of New Tesla
ment literature and exegesis, now oc-
cupied by Professor Warield, who has
resigned to go to Princeton. The doc
tor has the reputation of being the best
Greek scholar in America, and was a
member of the American committee on
the revision of the New Testament.
He Is the author of several Bible COM
mentaries. DIR. Riddle is son of DIR.
d. III. Riddle, of Martinsburg. now Of
Falls Church, Va. and the Oldest broth
err of Mr.. H. A. Riddle, General Pass
enger Agent of the G. V. r. r. He
was graduated at Jefferson College and
entered the Seminary of which he has
now been elected a Professor. After
wards he went to Germany and COM
pleted his education at the University
of Heidelberg. His wife is native of
Germany.
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in Memorian.

The undersigned having been APP
pointed at last meeting of Horeb En-
campment No. IL |. o. o. f. to draft
memorial OF our late Chief Patriarch
G.. w. Bost, beg to report the following
in discharge of that duty, and ask that
1t be recorded on the minutes, that this
Encampment be draped in mourning
thirty days. that the patriarchs wear the
appropriate badge corresponding to
their exaltation.
In the death of Patriarch Bost, this
community lost useful and Industrious
citizen, the church a consistent mem
Der, his family kind husband and faith
or. 'Do unto others as you wonld that
they should do unto y0u," was re-
spected command to him. Seldom is
seen such christian fidelity as was ex-
hibited by this brother under multi
piled grievance and suffering.
His manner was quiet and unassum-
ing. No doubt he had faults, all men
have, but they were far outweighed by
his virtues.
s. l.. DoDD,
HI. M.COCCHMAN, Com
THE0 BUSER,
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Book OF WoNDERs.--Mr. G. e.
Lockhart is engaged in selling very
useful and valuable book entitled 1.-THE
Worlds Wonders" a compendium of
valuable information and is highly rec
commended by educators, ministers and
those who use the best means of in
forming themselves of the important
matters connected with the wonderful
world The price is moderate and we
have no doubt Mr.. l.. will find a goodly
number of subscribers.
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In General pebllIty. EmuIsion.

Consumption, and wasting in Chill.
dren, Scotfs Emulsion OF Pure Cod Liv-
or oil with Hypophosphites 10 a most
valuable food and medicine. 1t creates
an appetite for food, strengthens the
NERVOUS system, and builds up the
body. Please read 81, tried Scott's
Emulsion on young man whom physi-
clans at time had given up. Since he
began using the Emulsion, his cough
has ceased, gained flesh and strength.
and from all appearances bis wife will
be prolonged many years. / have been
in Hospital Service for the past twenty
years, and never have used any prepare
ton with greater satisfaction. John
SULLIVAN, Hospital Stewgrd, Reform
School, Morganza, Pa.
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FRANK S. DAVIDSON, the Star Of the
German Detective Co., which is to play
in the Central Opera House, Friday,
March 4th, will be remembered as the
charming vocalist who played the
Judge in M'Liss, with Kitty Rhodes
Co., last season. He is ably supported
by strictly first-class company, and
the audience everywhere are convulsed
with laughter throughout the entire
performance. Don't miss it, it will be
treat ?
Admission, childrrn 25cts, adults
35 cts. No extra charge for reserve
seats.
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tally, entertainment and generosity,
the people OF Chambersburg cannot be
surpassed They extended the usual
courtesies, with lavish hand and did
everything possibleto add to the COM
fort and the enjoyment OF the visitors.
None but friendly, warm recolIections
will cluster around the exercises OF the
day.
NOTES, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Crom. Curtis lowered above them all
as the ''boss" drum major.
Charly Dyche was with angels, even
if they didn't have wings.
Some one asked il the NC. Band was
not the Washington Marine Band
We did not get to call on our brother
editors. They were spared that infllc-
tion.
Mayor Lambert and Marshall DEF
fenderfer were the noblest Romans of
the day.
Numerous praises were showered up
ON the home company and the M. Z.
Band for good behavior and excellent
appearance.
Will Wesphall doesn't often fight, but
when he hit a Waynesboro bully the
poor fellow got up aud asked where the
lightning struck him.
Dave McIlhenny, Bob Snodgrass, Bob
Hughes and Arthur Gilbert wore broad
deep-cut smiles, when the soldier girls
were drilling at the College.
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THE Moss FAMILY. The Moss Fam
lily gave another Of their delightful per-
formances last night at the Academy
of Music to fair sized and very intel
ligent audience. Everybody was de-
lighted and compliments were lavishly
bestowed upon tne troupe, particularly
the little ones. We hope they will find
itconvenient TO call this way again.
--Hcgersto,cn Netos
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BURGLARS blew open the safe in the
Office Of Mr.. John Fitz, last Saturday.
No doubt the burglars would feel like
kicking themselves, il they knew the
safe was not even locked when they
blew it open. No money was stolen,
but several overcoats disappeared.
These crooks were no doubt the same
that broke open several safes in Cum
berland last Friday night.
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There will be communion in the
Presbyterian church, this city, next
Sabbath week, March 9th. Prepar-
atory services will begin on Wednes-
day evening, March End, and will
continue each evening following, at
1880 o'clock. Also on Saturday, the
5th, at III o'clock, a. m.
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UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS.
While in Chambersburg on Tuesday we
met Mr.. Joe Cage, the "boss'' tobacco
statesmen Of the Cumberland Valley.
He always has kind word for his Mar
tinsburg friends, and at the proper time
shows his knowledge of the different
brands of the weed. Joe is deservedly
popular with his firm, and we wish him
increased prosperity and success.
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CHARLEs ALExANpER. of this CITY

CHARLES ALEXANDER, of this city,
having kindled a fire in a stove, last
Wednesday, by aid of coal oil, thought
lessly placed the can containing the oil
so near the fire as to cause it to ignite.
The can bursted and the boy was en-
veloped in flames, and before assistance
reached him was burnt so badly that he
died the next morning. -Sdirit.
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OVEE1CoAT5!
oVER.CG2 ATS!

Messrs Thompson & Taber we're greatly
surprised as they entered their store the other
morning. Investigation proved that IL came
from the remnant of their large stock of
winter OVERC0ATS. Bending closely ov-
er the pile, their ears were greeted by the
first words of that popular song How can
lsave thee.' Wen show you how remark
ed Thompson Tabler, as they grabbed the
priee-tags and marked the prices down just
20 per cent. The OVERCOATS are too
much 'sstirred up'' now to engage in vocal
demonstrations, but Thompson q Tabl are
continuously hunnipg
We see our ulsters 60 round the tend,
Goodby, our ulsters, God by,
They are all Allied with satisfied men,
Goodby, our ulsNrs goodby.
There may be a little fctiou 10 this state
ment but the plain facts remain that Thomp-
so h Tabler is closing out the remainder OF
their winter stock of Oyercoats awful cheap.
Goods Sold at Money-Saufng Prices
Goods sold at money reaching prices.
Goods sold at peo pleasing prices
Goods sold at nneartbly low prices.
Are you with us This month.
THOMPSON & TABLER,
GenteeI CIothiers.
Homrich's Old Stand, No. 81, Queen st
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MARRIED..

At the residence Of Mr.. Geo. Miller, near
Shepherdstown, on Feb. 23rd, 1887, by Rev.
w. #. Roberts, Mr.. NELSON RoBKRTs TO
MISS IRENE PKAKRELL, both OF Jefferson
County.
Jefferson county papers please copy
At the N. e. Parsonage, Feb'y cath,
1887, BY Rev. w. r. Roberts, Mr..
4 HoRNToN PULTz and Miss GERTIE
BAILY. both Of this city.
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THE Moss family will show at the
Central Opera House next Wednesday
night. The press notices Of this family
are unusually complimentary. Our peo-
pie have witnessed the performance of
this organization upon several occas.
ions and need no introduction on our
part. We hope they may have what
they richly deserve-a crowded house.
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THE Shenandoah Valley railroad
have commenced the erection of an iron
bridge over the Potomac river at Shep-
herdstown, w. ", In place OF the wood
en- structure. The Phoenix Bridge Com
pany, Of Ph@nixville, Pa, has the con-
tract for its construction. The running
OF trains will not be interfered with
while the bridge is being erected.
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THE West Virginia Legislature is q
bigger failure than the attempt Of Xer-
xes to stay the rolling waves Of the
sea. Few tears will DO shed when the
session expires. 1t has been weighed
in the scales OF public opinion and found
wanting.
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THURSDAY night the barber shop of
Mr.. Lewis Lambert was entered by a
colored man, and several razor stolen.
Officers O'Neal and Hollis followed the
thief all night. Friday night they
caught him and regained the property.
Faithful officers.
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A new military company, it is rumor-
ed. will SOON organize at Winchester

THE independent Fire Company, of
this town are arranging for grand-re-
union Of liremen from the states of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia, at Island Park, on July
18th, iext.-Spirst Of Jefferson.
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'sNeither rhyme nor reason can express
how much value cure I've found for my
weak ankie,n she said. "What can it be
Fancy woman never having heard Of
Salvation OIL AZ twenty i've cents bot
tie.
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A REASONABLE REQUEsT.-Magis-
trate-"You are accused Of stealing
chickens, Uncle Rasmus. Are you gnil.
ty or not guilty ?" Uncle Rasmus--"I
pleads not guilty yo' honah. and in
quests dc privilege Of frowing myself
on de mercy Of the Cou't in case de evil
dence goes again me-
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$50 far, 50 good" said the boy, after
eating the stolen tart. After reviewing
the thousands and tens OF thousands Of
colds and coughs that have been conquer
ed by DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup we can
really say, 30 far. so good.
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French China--Porcelain English China
--Stoneware-- w. @, Goods Glass OF best
and greatest varieties Fancy goods az
BURKHARr n Go.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
WONDERS or MAkTiNsRuRff.
80 )-
Have you seen them 7
Has your friends told you
ENnrYhndY IL talking nhnlll Ii.

EVtTyDOdy - t1IkinS AD0utIt.
y eta.
Elegant Alexander Kid Gloves for 80
50ct Whalebone Corsets for 10
Handsome Tidy Towels 10
All Dollar Corsets cold for 10
A Stylish Pair Ladies' Kid Shoes LOO
A Handsome Hand Satchel III
A Dollar White Dress Shirt for 80
A Gents Fine Derby Hat 80
Gents Calf Dress Shoes I.50
Genuine Jonvine 3 But. Kid Gloves ~
Linen Window Shades Complete I'D
Trunks, our new deal, il tho wonder of
all, as low as 69cts for trunk think Of
all these wonders, and then wonder how
we can afford TO make you present Of n
handsome Book G. r. HERRING
The Great Cash Wonder.
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CHILDRENS' KNEE PANTS SUITS.

The like was never see n 10 this communi-
ty before. II is astonishing how they can
be made for the following prices. OF course
they cam be had at all times Strike while
they last A very good suit for Sl.2b, An
eye opener for $i50. Special bargain suit
for $500 To see eur $500 suit you are
sure to buy Our fue grade OF goods are all
marked down to ROCK BOTTOM PRICES.
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TRUNKS AND VALISEs.

We are the leaders in these goods.
Another invoiee of those wonderful bargain
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JUST RECEIVED

A car load OF the celebrated Studebaker
wagons. Sold and warrented by J.H.
81 Sons. +. 10, 3t.
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III. III. III.
Hesring's Happy HIT.

DOILAN + On % OENIo
500 White Dress Shirts, three-ply Linen
Bosoms, reinforced front and back, Dwight
Anchor muslin, worth 1215 cts. per yard.
and every shirt warranted perfect tit.
ALL FOA SO CENTS.
at c. r. HERRING & cos. wide-awake
Cash Bargain Store
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The most reliable family medicine, Dr.
j. g. CaIhouns, Anti Dyspeptic Vegetable
Compound Cathartic Pills, sold BY A. M.
GILBERr.
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Don't you know that SMALL Il 90
can furnish Doors Frames and Doors.
Window Frames. Sssh and shutters.
Brackets and Balustrades--sawedo or turn.
mouldings of eli kinds. Slate roof
ing done to order from 5000 per square
and upwards. Call on them at the old
planning mill, foot of Maple Avenue. near
b. q o. Freight Depot.